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When did the first dinosaur-bird fossil Archaeopteryx get discovered?
Quick Answer
Archaeopteryx was first discovered in 1861 in Germany, shortly after Darwin published On the Origin of Species.
The Full Story
The first Archaeopteryx fossil was found in 1861 in the Solnhofen Limestone of Bavaria, Germany. It became one of the most famous fossils in science because it showed a mixture of reptile-like and bird-like features. Archaeopteryx is often cited as key evidence for evolution by natural selection. Later discoveries confirmed its importance as an early bird-like dinosaur close to the origin of birds.
Key Facts
1.Discovered in 1861
2.Found in Bavaria, Germany
3.Classic transitional fossil
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